Meghan Markle's Dad Thomas Claims ‘He’s No Weirdo Living In A Shack'

Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle is hitting back at his critics in a new interview.

The retired lighting expert – who is currently estranged from his famous daughter – claims that he is not an alcoholic and is happy with his modest life in Mexico.

He told the Mail On Sunday: "I'm not 'the weirdo schlubby dad living in a shack in Mexico drinking beer and eating McDonald's'.

"I get take-out fish from McDonald's. I've lost 40lb since my heart attack. I eat fish and vegetables and stay on a 2,000 calorie-a-day diet."

And he hit out at critics like Sharon Osbourne that have branded him an alcoholic.

He added: "I drink the occasional glass of red wine with dinner because it's good for my heart. How can Sharon Osbourne criticise me? My family might be dysfunctional but it's nothing compared to hers."

Interestingly, he claims stories of him being a 'absent dad' with Meghan are also not true.

The former Hollywood lighting man says that he was actively involved with his daughter's life while she was growing up.

The 74-year-old is also angry about stories that he faked his heart attack when news broke that he was not going to walk his daughter her down the aisle.

"I didn't want my name out there but they reporters still found me. I had to escape through a building site at the back of the hospital and then I went to a safe house, a tiny rented flat, which is where I watched the wedding.

"I have the medical bills to prove I had a heart attack. The insurance bills were $140,000 and I have to pay $20,000 of it as excess."